First Women Awards: 2014 shortlist

Out of hundreds that applied, 49 of the UK’s most ground-breaking women have been named as finalists in the nationwide search to unearth and celebrate inspirational female role models.

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An internationally acclaimed permanent cosmetic consultant, the first woman to receive the Queen’s Fire Service Medal and the founder of Mumsnet, are just three of the outstanding women to make it onto this year’s shortlist! From finance and media to engineering and public service, here is the 2014 shortlist whose achievements are inspiring future generations.

Table bookings are open for the Awards ceremony that takes place at the London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square on Thursday June 12, 2014.

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